Fundamentals of Clinical Psychiatry, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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A practical handbook providing a succinct overview of the different aspects of mental health disorders, facilitating a solid base knowledge of the field of psychiatry. Offering a systematic, straightforward approach, the book covers the importance and relevance of mental health disorders, their causes, presentation, and the best approaches for their treatment. Written by mental health professionals with a high level of expertise and practical experience in the treatment of patients with mental health issues, the book includes numerous clinical vignettes, bulleted lists, tables, diagrams, and algorithms to facilitate understanding. It covers the important topics across psychiatry, including the psychiatric interview; psychosocial theories and their implications for psychiatry; neurostimulation treatments; the suicidal patient; and dementias, as well as full coverage of the depressive, bipolar, anxiety, and psychotic disorders. Essential reading for medical students, trainees in psychiatry, and other healthcare professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of psychiatry and mental health.